To note the financial information, fast track grants approved since the last meeting and any grants nearing the three year cut off.
Minutes:
The Panel considered the report. Mr Cooper drew attention to the value of the applications to be considered at the meeting and reminded the Panel that the budget would be a maximum of £175,000 for this year with £137,450 remaining.
The Panel noted the following fast track delegated grant applications decided since the last meeting:
RESOLVED BY THE CABINET MEMBER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES IN CONSULATION WITH THE GRANTS AND CONCESSIONS FAST TRACK PANEL:
Applicant:The Manhood Wildlife and Heritage Group (MWHG)
Priority: Improving Living Places and Spaces
Purpose: Contribution towards the cost of a hoggin path around the North, West and East sides of East Beach Pond
Sum Requested: £1,000
Sum Approved: £1,000
Reasons: The improvements will be of environmental benefit and will encourage greater community use of the area
Grant Conditions: Subject to a Funding Agreement
RESOLVED BY THE CABINET MEMBER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES IN CONSULATION WITH THE GRANTS AND CONCESSIONS FAST TRACK PANEL:
Applicant:Chichester Women’s Welfare Association
Priority: Targeted Projects
Purpose: Contribution towards the establishment of a support service for BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) women in Chichester District
Sum Requested: £1,000
Sum Approved: £1,000
Reasons: Supporting the creation of a new community group
Grant Conditions: Subject to a Funding Agreement
RESOLVED BY THE CABINET MEMBER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES IN CONSULATION WITH THE GRANTS AND CONCESSIONS FAST TRACK PANEL:
Applicant: Say Aphasia
Priority: Targeted Projects
Purpose: Contribution towards the running of a support group for people affected by aphasia (a communication disorder or condition that makes it difficult to read, write or speak) in Chichester District
Sum Requested: £1,000
Sum Approved: £700
Reasons: Supporting a specialised support group
Grant Conditions: Subject to a Funding Agreement
RESOLVED BY THE CABINET MEMBER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES IN CONSULATION WITH THE GRANTS AND CONCESSIONS FAST TRACK PANEL:
Applicant:Bosham Parish Council
Priority: Improving Living Places and Spaces
Purpose: Contribution towards new windows for Bosham village hall
Sum Requested: £855
Sum Approved: £855
Reasons: Supporting improvements to a well-used community facility
Grant Conditions: Subject to a Funding Agreement
RESOLVED BY THE CABINET MEMBER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES IN CONSULATION WITH THE GRANTS AND CONCESSIONS FAST TRACK PANEL:
Applicant:Rogate Tennis Club
Priority: Improving Living Places and Spaces
Purpose: Contribution towards the tennis courts refurbishment
Sum Requested: £1,000
Sum Approved: £1,000
Reasons: The refurbishment will improve a facility that provides sporting activity for the local community
Grant Conditions: Subject to a Funding Agreement
RESOLVED BY THE CABINET MEMBER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES IN CONSULATION WITH THE GRANTS AND CONCESSIONS FAST TRACK PANEL:
Applicant: PCC of East Dean, Singleton and West Dean
Priority: Improving Places and Spaces
Purpose: Contribution towards improvements to the local war memorial (and surrounds) in advance of the community’s Armistice Centenary commemoration
Sum Requested: £1,000
Sum Approved: £1,000
Reasons: The improvements are timely ahead of the community’s centenary commemoration and will benefit three parishes within the district
Grant Conditions: Subject to a Funding Agreement
RESOLVED BY THE CABINET MEMBER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES IN CONSULTATION WITH THE GRANTS AND CONCESSIONS FAST TRACK PANEL:
Applicant: PCC of St George’s Whyke
Priority: Improving Places and Spaces
Purpose: Contribution towards new seating
Sum Requested: £820
Sum Approved: £820
Reasons: New seating will encourage greater community use of the space
Grant Conditions: Subject to a Funding Agreement
RESOLVED BY THE CABINET MEMBER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES IN CONSULATION WITH THE GRANTS AND CONCESSIONS FAST TRACK PANEL:
Applicant: Parklands Thursday Club
Priority: Targeted Projects
Purpose: Contribution towards the running costs of a social contact group for elderly residents of Parklands and surrounding areas in Chichester
Sum Requested: £1,000
Sum Approved: £1,000
Reasons: The group will provide social activity for both vulnerable and isolated residents
Grant Conditions: Subject to a Funding Agreement